AirPods 3 in the charging case | Source: @LeaksApplePro AirPods 3 and the new charging case | Source: @LeaksApplePro

ORIGINAL ARTICLE – 10/03/20: When it comes to the true-wireless audio experience, the first product that comes to anyone’s mind is the Apple AirPods. It in itself has set a benchmark in the audio segment for almost half a decade now. With that said, late last month, we got to see what is supposed to be the AirPods 3 boasting a new yet familiar design.

Today, however, we have obtained images courtesy of Gizmochina, showcasing the upcoming AirPods 3 in full form. By the looks of it, we think Apple is going with an AirPods Pro-like design. We still are in dilemma as to whether or not the 3rd gen AirPods will feature an in-ear design or not (at least by the renders). In one way if you think, it makes sense if t retains a simple design as both the first-gen AirPods and the Airpods 2 did not have an in-ear design, and also they looked identical. Take a look for yourself.

Apple AirPods 3 boasts a familiar design | Source: Gizmochina The charging case| Source: Gizmochina

The stem appears to have become shorter here and the charging case is slightly narrower and taller than the Pro model brings it in line with the non-pro AirPods. The ANC feature may or may not make it to the AirPods Pro. That feature could still be reserved for the AirPods Pro with the next generation not too far away. The over the ear offering from the Cupertino company namely the AirPods Max was out a couple of months ago.

Gizmochina claims to have received these renders directly from suppliers ahead of the March 23 event. They also believe these renders depict the final design of the AirPods 3 that’s likely to make it to retail stores. Also, Apple is rumored to launch a new iPad Pro, AirTags, and new Apple TV at the March keynote. Apple may also be working on the 9th Gen 2021 iPad, the successor to the current vanilla iPad.

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3. Battery, charging, and price

Design

First things first, that is the design. In line with the heavy rumors, the AirPods 3 looks like a baby AirPods Pro sans the silicone ear tips to be fair enough. Our first impressions are that the AirPods 3 is more like an evolution of the previous AirPods but in the absolute right direction. The stem has been shortened and overall it bears a resemblance to the AirPods Pro.

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Having said that, the Force Touch sensors have been carried over from the Pro sibling which is nice. For clumsy folks, the IPX4 water resistance certification is here. We expected an IP55 rating at least but it’s still better than nothing. To make the deal even sweeter, the charging case is also IPX4 certified.

Upgraded Sound

This year, the AirPods focuses on delivering amazing sound quality based on ear fitment for the best possible audio experience. This is done by the Adaptive EQ feature that tunes the sound in real-time with regard to different types of ears. The low and mid frequencies are tuned intelligently to make up for the variances of fit among different users.

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And then there’s Spatial Audio bringing an immersive sound that tracks the user’s head movement complete with Dolby Atmos.

A new skin detection sensor detects if the AirPods 3 are in the ear or not to pause or play media accordingly. Beam-forming microphones cancel out background noise and keep the user’s voice crisp and clear.

Battery, charging, and price

As for the battery, the AirPods 3 gets a larger battery with up to 6 hours of listening time and 30 hours combined with the charging case. Speaking of which, MagSafe now makes its way to the AirPods case along with conventional wireless charging as usual. With that said, the earbuds on an hour of charge can provide up to 1 hour of listening time.

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The AirPods 3 is up for order at the Apple Store for $179 with sales set to begin next week. As for the lineup, the AirPods 2 stays as the entry-level offering with the AirPods Pro being the top-of-the-line TWS until a sequel drops sometime next year.

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